Marine propulsion apparatus
CA 1328778 C · Owner: Hislop, Douglas Glen · Inventors: Hislop, Douglas Glen
Overview
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P.4, -- ABSTRACT --, Marine propulsion apparatus ( 10 ) is disclosed in which an engine (12) is mounted within a buoyant enclosure (15) which may be connected to a marine vessel (40) which requires propulsion, and drives a propeller (20) through a simple drive system (13 and 18). The apparatus (10) may be fitted into position on pivotal mountings (37) for steering purposes and may itself be fitted with steering means (22 and 42) such that it may be manoeuvered independently of the marine vessel (40) for positioning relative to it. The enclosure (15) is sized to permit access around the engine (12) for in-situ maintenance and repair.
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- Granted April 26, 1994. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 26, 2011.
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